Aerial pedestal below grade or buried optical fiber

Abstract

A universal end seal for a butt splice or in-line optical fiber closure is described. The seal includes a keyed tubular member to permit initial assembly but re-entry and use without dis-assembling the complete end seal. A hanger for an in-line closure is also described.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A hanger member for use with a telecommunications closure positioned for hanging along a load bearing wire strand or tubular member, the hanger comprising: a hook shaped body member having a curved hook and a wider base away from the curve of the hook;   apertures located in the wider base for affixing to a telecommunications closure;   a tubular member positioned along the base to provide for a grounding point, said tubular member capable of being broken off and removed if no grounding is desired; and   tab members substantially adjacent to an interior curved portion of the hook when one of the tab members can be bent at any angle away from the plane of the hanger to provide a detent in the hanger for grounding and grabbing of a wire strand while the other tab member when bent away from the base provides a wider radius of curvature for the hook portion to provide locating and grounding of the hanger member to a second larger body.   
     
     
       2. The hanger according to claim 1 wherein the hanger is fabricated from a conductive metal. 
     
     
       3. The hanger according to claim 2 wherein the conductive metal is stamped stainless steel. 
     
     
       4. The hanger according to claim 1 wherein the hanger member is capable of orienting end seals to permit access to an interior of a closure without movement restrictions from the wire strand.